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OverviewReal stories. Real teens. Real crimes. A group of teens traffic drugs between Mexico and California in this start to the brand-new Simon True series. It's 1971 in Coronado, a small southern California beach town. For seventeen-year-old Eddie Otero, a skilled waterman and avid surfer, life is simple. Then a friend makes him an offer: Swim an illicit package across the border from Mexico. The intense workout is dangerous. Thrilling. Lucrative. And the beginning of a small business. When the young entrepreneurs involve their former high school Spanish teacher, the smuggling adventure grows into a one hundred million dollar global operation. Soon they become fugitives. Living on the edge, they vow to return to their normal lives--right after one last run... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Katherine NicholsPublisher: Simon Pulse Imprint: Simon Pulse Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.80cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781481481069ISBN 10: 1481481061 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 02 May 2017 Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsDeeply researched and evocative, Nichols' narrative clearly illustrates where a single bad decision can lead. As events unfold, readers experience the emotional roller coaster inherent to dangerous, illegal activities. Readers who love true crime will find themselves engrossed in this true tale of excess. -- Booklist """Deeply researched and evocative, Nichols' narrative clearly illustrates where a single bad decision can lead. As events unfold, readers experience the emotional roller coaster inherent to dangerous, illegal activities. Readers who love true crime will find themselves engrossed in this true tale of excess."" -- ""Booklist""" Deeply researched and evocative, Nichols' narrative clearly illustrates where a single bad decision can lead. As events unfold, readers experience the emotional roller coaster inherent to dangerous, illegal activities. Readers who love true crime will find themselves engrossed in this true tale of excess. --Booklist Author InformationKatherine Nichols is a former teacher and longtime journalist who has contributed to numerous publications, including the magazines for The New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle. An athlete since childhood, Katherine is a three-time finisher of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii. She grew up in Coronado and currently lives in Boston. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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